Did you know that the timing of your Doberman’s meals, the routine in the household, or even giving your Doberman certain tasks to accomplish each day can drastically reduce your Doberman’s anxiety? Doberman owners are no strangers to anxiety in their dogs, but most of us can get a whole lot better at managing it. Today we’ll explore 7 effective methods to reduce stress in Dobermans other than exercise. If you’re struggling with unwanted behaviors such as excessive whining, barking, destructive chewing, or neurotic behaviors like non-stop licking and pacing, then too much anxiety is a very likely cause! This video is a must-watch if you’re a Doberman owner struggling with your dog’s anxiety. With these 7 methods, you can help your Doberman feel more relaxed, confident, and happy.
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TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 Introduction
01:10 Complete One of These Daily Tasks
02:39 Optimize Feeding Times
03:06 Your Personal Stress Points
04:20 Optimize Their Routine
05:29 Plush Toys Trigger Relaxation
06:50 Puzzle Toys That Work Best for This
08:20 Enhance Their Pen or Crate
09:26 If You’re Going to Use More Exercise…
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36 Comments
Thank you so much for these videos. I don't have a doberman yet but I am preparing beforehand 😊. ❤
Love your channel,love your
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Thanks John for your excellent directions to making Doberman ownership a joy. We are 15 year Doberman owners who could have benefitted greatly from your videos by using your techniques and knowledge rather than self research and trial & error. Nonetheless, our dogs have brought great joy (and challenges) and are tightly woven into our lives. Keep up the great work and maybe once in a while, if it’s right, let’s us have a glimpse of Arlo! Take care.
Had them for 50 years and 48 breeding these are great exercises I also take mine for a daily car ride to break the day up I have no chewing problems I can leave mine all loose in the house for 10 hours come home to them quite and all is well I include mine in everything I do from making them there treats they get to lick the bowl be consistent every day mine have the exact same routine it makes them a calmer dog 😊
Great video. It's always so easy to forget that mental stimulation is equally important and can even be more effective in draining excess energy than physical exercise. It became apparent to us early on us raising our pups that on the days we went to puppy school in the mornings the pups were pretty much chill and seemed to nap more for the rest of the day. I always called it their processing their learning time
Best exercise with minimal effort is to hide their favorite toy outside then have them "find it"! Super entertaining and good brain work for them. Just know they will find all the easy spots pretty quickly. Our last Dobie got to the point where we were putting her rope off the ground in tree limbs (within reach) under things and all kinds of crazy hiding spots. Lots of fun and no walking or running around for us.
Thanks John, yep, all these work for my dobie girl. One other thing I find that calms her for even a day or so after is interacting with other dogs. Idk why. She has a dog brother at home but meeting and playing with new dogs makes her so calm afterwards. And just taking her places in the car. We just recently took a short trip to the snow only ran around in it for a few minutes and that new activity was mental stimulation enough that it helped her.
GREAT VIDEO!!
😮omg! Nice video, thanks John . Good advice! ! 🐾🐾Grts from Belgium from Finn the Dobermann and Maja
I have never seen that in my dog I fed her when I got time and she got used to it
Nice video as usual 👌🏼
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Does anyone know what the book pictured at 1:54 is called? I like the style of it and want to check it out.
I love this channel! I am still working towards my own forever home, but once I get a place of my own with a yard, I definitely want a Doberman!
Thank you for the tips, I really appreciate your looking at your videos
My 1 year all of sudden is terrified to go in the car. We have been taking car rides since she was a pup. Anyone else have this happen? Any solutions ?
Great video and all of these ring true for my doberman. Another person mentioned a car ride and that is also a good one for my girl. Also, for mine, I call it "retail therapy ", just take her to any pet freindly store (it doesn't need to be anything specific, just pet freindly), and afterwards she seems quite pacified. Even if it's just 2 minutes.
My female dobie is quiet not to big on barking keeping her in the garage. She can like almost tell. time as I spend time with her for an hour and a half at mid day. She is big on chewing so a ball has short life, paper is fun to shred,a pillow is torn for the filling, etc. At 8 mos. She is only partial potty trained so that is why she spends time in the garage which can be messy too. I hide peanut butter around the two rooms in the house she is allowed to go and I marvel how she puts her nose to such fast use and accuracy and quickly finds it. To boast confidence I put it besides something or in it to which she locates it but doesn’t always have the confidence to get it. I don’t get it for her but encourage her to do so herself which I’m happy about the choice to locate and me saying it’s ok to recover. A tug with a rope toy is one of her top play thing to do but after a short while she wants to bite your hand instead of handing it over and tease you by not giving the end of the rope just keeping it two inches from your reach. Cooked bones are a favorite to chew on solo but also she brings it to you to hold and she knows it aids in chewing that bone up much faster! I could talk about my dog and past ones much but I have to draw a line.
Thanks, John. We do calm him down with all the mentioned methods. The only time he goes nuts is after a bath, it's extremely difficult to keep him calm, he runs around and jumps on the couches.
If there is a way to calm him down after a bath, please make a video of that. Thanks.🙏
My son just got 2 female 8 week Doberman puppies. He, we did not know that it’s not a good idea!!!! We live in the East Bay, EL sobrante area and we’re thinking of trying to find a home for one of the pups. I am the one who will be home with them during the day as my son works. Any suggestions for us please are appreciated! P.s. we found your videos after we got them I am afraid….
Thanks John, great and helpful video
Thank you for making these videos!!
Thank you, yes I do not have a doberman myself though I def have a dog who fits all the above attributes/behaviours…she's an aussie/beagle/lab/bull dog mix
You should make a video on the pros and cons of a cage
Holy roller and plush toys are destroyed in less than 5 minutes. Milk bones she started carrying them around about 10 minutes before she chewed them. Cersei gets lots of running in the front yard and loves searching things. Wish you would still consider training a deaf dog when lights don't work. She is going to be 3 June 4th and the smartest doberman I ever had.
You think I can have a dober man co exist with my other animals ?
We’ve had 8 dobes over 40 years and they are the best!
I got my first Doberman back in August. It’s been rough. Right off the bat he had to go to the vet and we found out he has mega esophagus. Got him treated for that and about 6 months in he had so much energy that he was wearing the wife and I down. Ended up with generalized anxiety disorder. Got him on an SSRI now and he’s finally starting to settle and rest, but is still a maniac. I can say the wife and I have done a majority of these and we’ve seen improvements, unfortunately it’s difficult with his feed and condition to do all. Great material though, definitely works with our other pup.
Any thoughts on maybe doing a hiking vid with Arlo?
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I would just talk to my Dobie, especially when we would have to make a choice. "My love, do you like this shirt or this shirt?" And then she'd come over and nose one of them, and then I'd congratulate her on her good choice, and give her cuddles and hugs.
Thank you so much! Such a timely video!!
I have the worse problem with my dog. I can't find ANY toys that she will not destroy and eat (even the "durable for heavy chewers). So needless to say there is not way that I can give her a plush toy.
Great video! A lot, if not all, of this video can be used for pretty much all working breeds and even the pup you want to just have entertained while you're away. This question might have been answered in one of your other videos, but I figured asking and waiting for a response might be quicker. How do dobermans react towards new dogs when they are already grown? Specifically speaking about one being adopted. Also, have heard that they can potentially be same gender aggressive. Is this something that is avoidable by introducing them in a neutral zone like parks multiple times? I have experience with dogs, but primarily labs, so I figured I should ask someone who has extensive experience with the doberman breed. Thank you for all the info as well, have learned SO much
Yes.. Natasha knows when it's time to eat. Morning and night.